Dominic Calvert-Lewin would love to play alongside Harry Kane for England

The Leeds United striker, who is viewed as Kane's understudy in the national team, believes he could complement the captain's qualities rather than simply provide cover for him.

Calvert-Lewin is particularly keen to capitalise on the goalscoring opportunities created by the Bayern Munich forward.

He admitted he would be "rubbing his hands together" if given the opportunity to lead the line alongside Kane, adding that he wants to prove he can offer something different when playing with England's established number nine.

Kane's place in the starting XI remains virtually assured, with the reigning Ballon d'Or winner expected to feature against Croatia on Thursday before England travel to face Spain on Sunday.

Calvert-Lewin, meanwhile, knows his international position is less secure, having missed out on England's squad for the summer's World Cup in the United States.

"When you're a young kid and watch your heroes play you wanna be like them," said Calvert-Lewin.

"There is a high chance of kids wanting to be No 9s going forward. The way he plays is not a traditional No 9 because he can do many different things.

"I'd like to think there are more No 9s and less so players who want to get in the pocket and turn. We've got an abundance of those and long may that continues but I like to watch physical No 9s who get in the box and score one-touch finishes.

"Harry is someone I'd love to play with. I look at how he likes to get on the ball... he assists as many as he scores so for me I'd be rubbing my hands together.

"Pressure and the pressure of scoring goals is something I embrace. Pressure is a privilege. I embrace it at Leeds, it's why I play football. I missed the expectation when I wasn't playing." 

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